Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 103

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1. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 123How is your English getting on1? Have you noticed that every day you are learning new words and expressions? You can now hold* conversations2, read notices, ask your way — even argue with someone! We must continue to add new material every day, So that, at the end of the course, you will be able ... Читать далее...
2. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 10Hello. Who1 is this? Oh, good morning sir. No, he’s not here. Have you got his office number? Wait a minute2. Ah, it’s four-two-six-eight3. Ask for extension thirty-five. It’s a pleasure4. Good-bye. Hello. Who? No, I’m sorry. You’ve got the wrong number5. That’s alright. Good-bye. Have you got a minute? This sentence is very strange: ... Читать далее...
3. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 62Scotland Scotland is half as big as England but the population is much smaller. There are two main regions: in the north, the Highlands which are wild and beautiful And in the south, the Lowlands which are more agricultural. Although Edinburgh is the capital, Glasgow is the main industrial centre. Scotland was separated from England ... Читать далее...
4. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 142English or American? It was either Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw who said that England and America are divided by the same language. Whoever it was ought to have said: «American and English are two similar languages.» An Englishman can feel* more disorientated in the United States than a Frenchman or a German. For ... Читать далее...
5. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 100This is our hundredth lesson. If you have spent* an average of half an hour, revision included, On each of the preceding ones, it makes* a total1 of nearly fifty hours. Are you pleased with the result of your work? Obviously, you do not know* by heart2 every word and every3 expression we have seen: ... Читать далее...
6. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 132More about letters Did you notice how simple the style of the last letter was? In an English letter, and especially a business letter, it is better to be as direct as possible. There are no frills1 or extravagant2 salutations and the style is plain. Our Miss Watson could have written* her life history or ... Читать далее...
7. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 74Let’s learn some useful expressions. When English people1 meet* for the first time, they say*: «How do you do?» The answer is: «How do you do?» After this first meeting, you may say «How are you?», or simply «Hello.» Younger people find* these formulas too formal and try to avoid them. People rarely shake* hands ... Читать далее...
8. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 67We took* my cousin to see* a cricket match last month. But he fell* asleep1 during2 the game. He slept* peacefully for two hours until a ball hit* him on the head and woke* him up. Hello, it’s nice to see* you again. How are you? Very well. I’m going to stay3 with you for ... Читать далее...
9. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 111Clever answers Young author. — Why have you put* my novel with the medical books? Publisher. — Because I found* it excellent for sending* people to sleep1. Teacher. — What is wrong with this sentence : «The horse and the cow is in the field»? Little girl. — Please miss, ladies first2. Professor. — How ... Читать далее...
10. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 60To get Let’s look at some expressions with the verb «to get».* These expressions are very common1, and you already know* a few. Here are some more. Try and learn them. He gets* up at half-past seven every morning The train gets* in at eleven thirty. It took* him a long time to get* over ... Читать далее...
11. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 118At the Wilson’s Oxford looked very beautiful that morning. It is not for nothing1 that it is called «The City of Spires». They drove* through the centre and soon arrived at the quiet street where David’s parents lived. David’s father greeted2 them at the door. «- Hello, you look well. Come* in! Did you have ... Читать далее...
12. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 78Don’t worry We have seen* many expressions and words already, And perhaps you are worried by some of the unusual ones, like: «They began* to read» or «Studying is easy» But, if you read* a lesson every day, you wil come* to know*1 these words and idioms And will be able to use them naturally. ... Читать далее...
13. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 26Can you lend me five pounds? But I don’t know you! That’s exactly why1 I’m asking you. Teacher. — Jane, why do you always come to school with dirty hands? Jane. — Well, miss, I haven’t got any others. At the concert This piece is a symphony by Mozart. I suppose it is something new. ... Читать далее...
14. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 45Holiday plans David and Joan are discussing their plans. I think we’ll go to Brighton next week-end. But why? There’s nothing to do at this time of the year1. I know, but look — if the weather is fine, we can drive along the coast And visit all those little villages. Yes, but David, er… ... Читать далее...
15. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 11I play; we play; you play; he (or she) plays1. I speak; we speak; you speak; she (or he) speaks. We play tennis in the morning, and our neighbours play in the evening. They have a tennis court in their garden. Do you want to play?2 — Yes, but I haven’t got much3 time. Here’s ... Читать далее...
16. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 120Some traditions It is often said1 that the English are conservative. I prefer to hear* it said that they are traditionalist. There are many traditions and customs in Britain and some may appear strange to foreigners. For example, on October the thirty-first, one can see2 children making masks from pumpkins And putting* candles inside to ... Читать далее...
17. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 41Success Peter and Dave are fishing: Pete. — I’ve got a bite1! Dave. — Is it a trout? Pete. — Ow, no! It’s a wasp! Innocence Little girl. — Please drink your tea, Mr Williams. I want to watch2 you. Mr Williams. — Of course my dear. But why? Little girl. — Because Mummy says ... Читать далее...
18. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 43The future We will now look at the future tense. You form the future tense by putting «will» in front of nearly all our verbs1. For instance2, the verb «to dress», in the future, becomes «I will dress; you will dress». We continue with the contraction : «We’ll dress, you’ll dress, they’ll dress.» You see, ... Читать далее...
19. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 6Hello, how are you?1 Very well, thanks. And you? Oh, I’m alright2. What’s the matter?3 It’s Monday, the first day of the week; I’m never well4 on Monday. Where’s the High Street please?5 This is the High Street. Of course:6 thanks very much. Is that your car? No, my boss is still abroad. It’s his ... Читать далее...
20. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 16Where do you live? I live in a suburb called Harrow. How do you go to work? I take the tube every morning. Why1 do you take the train? You’ve2 got a car. There is too much traffic and there are too many3 people4. And petrol is too expensive. When do you use your car? ... Читать далее...
21. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 96Health Do you remember, in Lesson fifty-seven, John had to see the doctor? In England, you do not pay* the doctor or the hospital, and you pay* only a small charge1 for the dentist. This is because of the National Health Service, which pays* all medical costs. It is financed in part by contribution2 called ... Читать далее...
22. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 127The news Would you mind if I turned on the television1, David? I want to listen to the news. — Of course not. This is the B. B. C.2 It is six o’clock and here is the news. The Government today announced that it would resign. The Prime Minister made the announcement in a speech ... Читать далее...
23. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 135Arrival in London On the train, I managed1 to relax a little and look at the countryside. It’s true2 what they say3, England is beautiful and green, even in the rain. I started reading* my guidebook and Looking for addresses of hotels and «Bed and Breakfasts». The door of my compartment suddenly opened and a ... Читать далее...
24. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 93He stopped smoking1 last week and has been unbearable2 ever since3. He enjoys teasing his wife about her spending, But, to avoid causing an argument, he always agrees with4 her in the end. The criminal denied robbing the bank, but there were too many witnesses. Would you mind not smoking? This is a non-smoking compartment. ... Читать далее...
25. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 64When France and England decided to build* a tunnel under the Channel, they asked for tenders1. The firm with the lowest offer was accepted. Astonished by the low price, they asked the director: «- How are you going to do it for so little money2? — It’s easy, the engineer said, I will start digging* ... Читать далее...
26. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 48How far is it to the station? — Oh, not too far. It takes1 about ten minutes on foot and only two by car. Shall I call you a taxi? — No thanks, I’ll walk. I have plenty of2 time. A sociologist is studying the average height of the English3. Do you know, he says ... Читать далее...
27. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 137After an hour’s walking and an hour’s culture, I felt* hungry. I looked in vain for an English restaurant but there wasn’t one in sight1. I could have eaten* pizza, crepes, hamburgers, but no English food. So I went into a pub and had a pint of beer and a sandwich. Then I continued my ... Читать далее...
28. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 40Useful expressions Can I help you? — Yes, I’m looking for… Please sit down. You looked1 tired. Can you tell me the way to the town centre? London is larger than Paris but smaller than New York. Please come in. Make yourself at home. Sorry, say that again. I don’t like beetroot. — No, neither ... Читать далее...
29. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 125A little revision (continued) According to my dictionary, this word means* «carefree». During the night, a burglar broke* into the castle and stole* all her jewels. You erase it with a «rubber», not a «robber», you silly thing1. The advertisement says that if you pour milk onto this cereal2, it will crackle. He bought two ... Читать далее...
30. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 122Meeting a client at the airport David was waiting near the arrival lounge at Heathrow’s1 Terminal One. He was waiting for a client who was coming* from Geneva. The loudspeaker crackled and he heard* a voice say: «British Airways announce the arrival of Flight One Oh Seven (107) from Geneva.» David started looking for his ... Читать далее...
31. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 107Too many experts Despite the fact that there are many more jobs1 today than twenty years ago: Computer operators, airline pilots2, television engineers, even astronauts, Unemployment remains a serious problem. We are in the age of specialisation and the expert. Students are no longer3 safe studying a general subject, like literature; To be sure of ... Читать далее...
32. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 25A polite conversation David and his wife are at a party. David is talking to a tall1, good-looking2 woman. — Hello, my name’s David Wilson. — I’m Susan Price. What do you do3, David? — I’m a journalist. — Oh, how interesting. Do you write for the «Times»? — No. I work on the «Daily ... Читать далее...
33. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 22At the weekend. At the weekend, people usually do not work. On Sundays, everything is closed except the cinemas and a few1 shops. Few2 people leave London, but many go to the parks. There are many parks in London and there is much grass3. In the parks, you can walk anywhere4 (except on the lakes). ... Читать далее...
34. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 146Our last lesson You have reached the last lesson, but not the end! You can congratulate yourself because the bulk1 of the work has been completed. From now on, it will be «plain sailing». Of course, you cannot expect to speak* like an Englishman after only a few months of part-time2 study, but now you ... Читать далее...
35. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 113Another little mystery «- I had* a problem last week, said Mr Hind to his friend the inspector. When my father died, I inherited his fortune of several million pounds. But, last week, Gregg came* to see* me. He used to be the gardener Until I fired1 him in December. He told* me that, just ... Читать далее...
36. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 68Sport English people are very fond of1 sport. They play it and they watch it; they talk about it and think* about it. The most typically English game is cricket, which is played during the summer months. But the most popular game is football, which is played during the rest of the year (for eight ... Читать далее...
37. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 69Excuse me, doesn’t my nephew1 Peter Bates work in this office? Oh, you’re his uncle. He went* to your funeral this morning. David, what are those empty whisky bottles doing in the cellar? I don’t know*, darling. I’ve never bought* an empty bottle of whisky in my life. How many people work in your office? ... Читать далее...
38. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 124A little revision In order to help you with your task1 of revision, today and tomorrow, we will look again at some of the words We have seen* recently, together with2 a few new ones. This sentence may appear difficult to you, but actually it is simple. From the top of the Post Office Tower,3 ... Читать далее...
39. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 57A touch of ‘flu1 David woke* up with a headache2 and a sore throat. He called Joan and told her he felt* ill. She took* his temperature3 and saw* it was 102° (one hundred and two degrees)4 so she called the doctor. David was sleeping* when the doctor arrived. — Hello. What’s the matter with ... Читать далее...
40. Уроки по английскому языку — Урок 76Conditionals What can I do for you, sir? — I’d like to speak* to Mr. Davis. I’m sorry, he isn’t in. Would you like to see* somebody else? No, but would you take* a message1 for me, please? I’d be delighted2. «Would»3 is the conditional in English and is placed in front of the infinitive. ... Читать далее...